RN - Skilled Nursing & Rehab - Weekend Nights

Registered Nurse (RN)

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at our post-acute care facility, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to support recovery, improve health outcomes, and ensure the ongoing well-being of each resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Planning
  • Perform thorough assessments of residents and short-term patients to identify physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to recovery goals or long-term wellness needs.
• Medication & Treatment Administration
  • Administer medications, IVs, and prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
  • Monitor patient responses and adjust care accordingly in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Rehabilitation Support
  • Collaborate with therapy staff (PT, OT, Speech) to support short-term rehab patients in achieving recovery goals and safe discharge plans.
  • Monitor progress of rehab patients and advocate for changes in care when necessary.
• Wound & Post-Surgical Care
  • Provide specialized wound care, especially for post-operative or rehab patients.
  • Ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Monitor vital signs and health status; identify and respond to changes in condition.
  • Accurately chart assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Education & Discharge Planning
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions, medication regimens, and post-discharge care.
  • Support safe transitions to home or alternate levels of care, particularly for short-term rehab patients.
• Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with physicians, therapists, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across SNF and rehab units.
• Infection Control & Safety
  • Follow infection prevention protocols and contribute to a clean, safe care environment.
• Emergency Response
  • Provide timely and appropriate emergency interventions in accordance with facility policy.
• Quality Improvement
  • Participate in ongoing performance improvement and compliance initiatives to ensure excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a skilled nursing, rehab, or post-acute care setting.
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines related to both SNF and rehabilitation care (CMS, state, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.